Operations Technician - Power Station

Alecto Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Operations Technician for a Power Generation facility in Kent. The role involves monitoring and maintaining power plant systems with a competitive salary of around £65,000 plus benefits. Candidates should have relevant operational experience and strong adherence to health and safety protocols. This is a great opportunity with potential career progression.

Benefits

Company benefits package

Pension

Bonus scheme

Overtime opportunities

12-hour shifts

Qualifications

• Operational experience within Power Generation or similar industries.
• Candidates with a Naval/Military engineering background considered.
• Strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop, and monitor gas turbines and related systems.
• Diagnose plant-related issues and perform first-line maintenance.
• Conduct routine operational checks and plant testing.
• Supervise contractors working on site.
• Assist with specific projects to develop operational knowledge.
• Ensure all work adheres to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Operational experience within Power Generation

Ability to support across Mechanical, Electrical, or C&I disciplines

Focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Overview

Operations Technician - Power Station (EfW / Power Generation) – Kent. Circa £65,000 + Benefits + Bonus.

Alecto Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Technician to join the operations team at an Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a power station operation, with excellent salary, overtime opportunities, and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop, and monitor gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, pumps, water treatment plant, and heat exchangers via the DCS control system.
• Diagnose plant-related issues and carry out first-line maintenance tasks, reporting defects to the Shift Team Leader.
• Conduct routine operational checks and plant testing.
• Supervise and manage contractors working on site.
• Assist with specific projects to develop knowledge of the plant and operations.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, with strict adherence to health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Operational experience within Power Generation (steam cycle experience is advantageous).
• Alternatively, candidates from similar industries or with a Naval / Military engineering background will also be considered.
• A relevant engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• The ability to support across Mechanical, Electrical, or C&I disciplines when required.
• A strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: Circa £65,000.
• Company benefits package and pension.
• Bonus scheme available.
• Overtime opportunities.
• 12-hour shifts (days and nights).

The Person

This position would suit an individual with a background in Power Generation or a related process industry, with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to Ashley at Alecto Recruitment or call (phone number removed) for more information.

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